Steve Coogan

After a slow start, this latest iteration of Coogan's cringe-worthy character has hit its stride in recent weeks, with the introduction of Alan's Irish doppelganger and a perfectly pitched #MeToo episode. Now comes a victory lap of a final episode where, in true Partridge tradition, everything goes even more wrong than usual, and Alan and Sidekick Simon are forced to present the show themselves. Plus, Alan re-enacts his traumatic recent encounter with the boys in blue.

This Time with Alan Partridge, final episode, review

This first series has been brilliant, and always witty and inventive.

Review This Time with Alan Partridge

As his loose lips land him in trouble with his co-host and the BBC's director general, could This Time be the last time for Partridge?

This Time was the very best of Alan Partridge

From slapstick to quiet horror, Alan's return to the BBC secured his status as the vital, despicable saviour of us all.

Is This Time Alan Partridge's last Aha!?

He still makes for monstrous, relentless and shockingly inappropriate viewing. But as This Time hits the final straight, this is surely the end for Alan.

The Alanaissance has been a joy to behold, but after blustering his way back into primetime can Norfolk's finest get through a #MeToo debate without putting his foot in it? The result is Rolls-Royce-level buffoonery in a series that has seen Partridge routinely but lovingly outwitted by numerous capable female co-stars.

Aha! Alan Partridge fan creates comedy wallpaper

An Alan Partridge fan has created wallpaper of the comedy hero - which has been put up in his home.

This Time with Alan Partridge, episode 5, review

Here the viewer finds his/her self in a dilemma - to laugh or be appalled, to laugh with or at Alan, or both.

This Time with Alan Partridge review

Partridge Irish 'lookalike' was peak TV comedy.

Steve Coogan's first film - The Parole Officer

These days, the film has earned a cult following, and was popular enough to be re-released on blu-ray, which is a luxury that few British comedies are afforded.